Director of Leadership Communications & Content Design

Madison, WI (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the design and execution of large Firm leadership events (1,000+ attendees) aligned to executive strategy and goals.

  • Own end-to-end planning and delivery of leadership events with cross-functional teams.
  • Must-have: extensive leadership events design and cross-functional project management with executives.
  • Standout: content, visuals, and forum design shaping CEO and SLT discussions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and orchestration of large Firm leadership events, including offsites for 1,000+ attendees (Principal Connect) and large group webcasts.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including communications writers, creative teams and the internal Travel & Events Team.
  • Working with senior leaders defines the goals, objectives, and outcomes for each event, ensuring alignment with Firm strategy and leadership priorities.
  • Creates a detailed project plan for every event to ensure excellence in execution and comprehends executive calendars for preparation.
  • Ensure coherence and high-quality execution of all presentations and event materials.
  • Creates a predictable, repeatable process for planning and execution.
  • Directs presentation performance with best practices in public speaking and stage presence.
  • Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to design meeting forums that foster engagement and strategic discussion.
  • Support the leadership team in maximizing outcomes from market visits, including coordinating agendas and ensuring comprehensive preparation.
  • Leverage strong project management skills to partner with the Travel & Events Team on the planning and execution of Firm leadership events, from inception to debrief.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in leadership events design and project management, with a proven track record in designing large-scale events.
  • Strong experience in project management, with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex logistics.
  • Large corporate or resort industry production skills are preferred.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives.
  • Ability to understand and relay business strategy that may include highly technical subject matter.
  • Candidate must have influencing skills with demonstrated ability to drive groups of people to conclusions quickly. They will need “elbows” at times.
  • Proficient in project management tools.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred

  • Large corporate or resort industry production skills are preferred.